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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.54, 389.92 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.54, 389.92 and 158.19 is: 218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.54 : 389.92 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.54/389.92 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.54x = 389.92 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.54x = 61,682.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,682.42/282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.32

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